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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
Innannune,a Preference.

Inquiry being made concerning the cable
dispatch stating that the Marquis " Lans-
downe had been offered a position in tre
British ministry. IL was learned that sucn
n dispatch had been received and that his
eIceiency had replied in effect that he
was not prepared at the present time 20
abruptly relinquish his official duties as
governor general OF Canada. tend that he
must. therefore, decline the profrered po
clifton
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
Only Five.

"Any lost children down thcrep'
asked woman's voice through the
telephone of police headquarters the
other day.
Yes; five of them.' was the reply.
Only five! I've lost seven, and |
wonder where the other two can bell
Detroit Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
Imnortank

When You visit or leave New York City
have baggage, expressage, and 81 carriage
hire, snd stop at the GRAND UNION HoTEL
opposite Grand Central Depot
6l5 rooms, fitted up At the cost OF one
million dollars, s and upwards per day.
European plan. Elevator Restaurant
supplied with the best Hur-e cars, stages
and elevated railroad Co all depots Fami-
lies can live better for less money at the
Grand Union Hotel than at any other
hrst-claSs hotel ~ this city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
Our Pablic Debt.

The public debt statement shows the
total interestbearingd debt 10 be 81. l42, &33,-
ls2. The debt on which interest has ceased
since maturity is S90o6,l9l. Debt bearing
Sl.1G.0>3,G9l. Decrease OF debt during
December, S935s 90. Total cash in treas
ury, S444, 9l55Ss. OF which sal qO2, 563 is
available for reduction Of the public debt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
Cleveland Invited.

Efforts are being made 20 induce Presi-
Dent and Mrs Cleveland and members OF
the American cabinet To visit Montreal
during the ne carnival and remain there as
the guests OF the governor general. IL Is
stated that a very pressing invitation has
gone from kideau Hall
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14

At the recent white house reception
Senator Pugh of Alabama was accom-
panied by about twenty-five young
ladies, evidently students from some
local seminary. As the senator entered
the blue room the usher. in loud
voice announced Senator Pugh and
family
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14

1t is said that the Dismal Swamp IN
Virginia is the hid NJ place of 100
white men who have good reasons for
wanting to retire from public gaze.
Why not organize a grand hunt, with
hounds, and give them a taste of the
treatment which used to be melted out
to the poor slave who sought shelter
there in his efforts to escape from his
thraldom.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
The Crop Prospect.

Reports low that fields of winter wheat
in Iowa. Michigan, Indiana. Illinois Wis
consin and Missouri are very generally
we'll protected with snow. I'm Atkinson,
Dickinson. Lincoln. Neosho and Sedge-
wick counties i'm Kansas the fields are re
ported bare aud the ground dry. with the
crop looking poorly. There is "A free move
ment OF corn 20 market reported i'm Illinois
mcnt of corn in Iowa, and one fourth of
the counties Of the state are importing
corn from adjoining states. There are
serious reports of cholera among the hogs
from third of the counties in Illinois,
in Indiana, Iowa and Missouri. In Adams
and Mason counties IN Illinois the disease
is inflicting serious loss.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
Prince Of lobbyists Dead.

Charles II. Sheriff.. who died in Wash
ington on the 5th inst, was the best known
lobbyist i'm Washington. He had for years
represented G. Z. Huntington and the Pa
cific roads and was the bc known man
in his profession at the c1ritol His SER
vices have extended over many years. and
his family have been socially very promi-
nent. Only the night bsforc his death The
fashion OF Washington attended recep-
ton nj his house
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14

General Master Workman Powderly
hits the nail squarely on the head when
he says that nine-tenths of the laboring
mans troubles come from the use of
alcoholic beverages.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
s,clsn Letter. Recovered.

The Brussels director Of posts INTERIM.
he superintendent OF foreign mails that
Is OF the United states registered pack.
ages lost in The Belgian mail robbery OF
Nov. l. were '-Tni unprended under q
sofa In the Graz Motel at Brussels
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
In Death Not Divided.

Mathilde Mari, j. years OF age. and Miss
Romaxo, aged H. Polish art students. were
found sutfocated on bed in hotel in
Rome. On the floor lay the dead body Of
man. Letters addressed TO relatives
were found which indicate that all three
committed suicide
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
His Feat Accomplished.

Thomas Stevens, the celebrated bicyclist
who left San Francisco on bicycle tour
around the world. IN April 1854, arrived
on the Sth int from japan on the steamer
City Of Peking He wa. rendered n recep.
tion and banquet 10y the bicycle clubs OF
San FrancigcO
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
Reechsr.snr ne,aI,.

sThe secretary Of the treasury has ap-
pointed Hertert r. Beecher 10 be special
agent Ci the treasury lie u son II the
Rev Henry Ward Bsecher and was form
cry collector Of customs at Port Townsend,
% ~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
Blaming the Doctors.

There are rumorS anoat Of disposition
among Gen. Logan's friends TO impute the
cause OF his very unexpected death 20
some mistake OF the doctors. The blunt
statement is made that Gen Logan was
killed 10y the administration OF aconite or
morphine, or both. Color is given this he
made 10 a friend who called upon him a
few days prior 10 his death This gentle
man entered the room while Or. Baxter
and Gen. Logan were engaged in a discus
sion regarding the use o.: aconite as one OF
the remedies in his case. Gen. Logan pro-
tested strongly against this remedy. After
the doctor left the room Gen Logan said :
Il can't trust these doctors Last night
they left a lot OF stuff that would not
take and have thrown away" Some OF
Gen. Logan friends are outspolien in their
belief that the General need not have died.
and there is promise Of "A medical dispute.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
Death az Mcdonald.

Frank 3 Mcdonald OF indianapolis
eldest son Of ex-senator Joseph T.. Nc.
Donald. died IN Washington on the sth
inst He was special examiner in the pen
sion department.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
Not Cne Saved.

TIE German ship Elizabeth was wrecked
on the Virginia beach. about IL miles from
Cape Henry on the 9th inst and the entire
OF %. and two Of the life-saving crew, per
ished
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
Forty K,lloi:

Campo; the native prince was surprised
! y british troops near Mandalay, and him
. Jf and 40 followers we're killed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14

The proyerb that "the mills of the
gods grind slow, but they grind exceed
ingly tine may be realized by us
sooner than we anticipate Official
hints are thrown out i'm Chicago that
citizens of the Celestial empire must he
treated more fairl in this country or
the Pacific coast viii open it, eyes some
fine morning and gaze on thoroughly
equipped Chinese iron-clal. ready to
back John" in hi, efforts to earn "a
living. China has the irou-clads and
her officials have the nerve q carry out
the suggestion above outlined. ~
word 10 the wise. etc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14

\ bill was introduced in the scrate Il
few days ago providing that the com
missioner Of agriculture shall establish
in each of the several states not less
than one agricultural experiment sta.
ton and farm, for which purpose he is
authorized to purchase not exceeding
700 acres of land in each state The
sum of Sl,CO),OOO is appropriated for
carrying tie act into elect
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14

General Logan fell victim to ex-
posture during the war war. The acute
rheumatic trouble which brought him
to his death was contracted in the field.
Congress has very promptly recognized
its duty by the grant of a liberal pen
sion TO Mrs. Logan. The widow of the
soldier who has done so much to secure
liberal pension legislation for his old
comrades will not be allowed to suffer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
Must Carry the Mails.

The commissioner of the general land
Office has reported u the secretary 81 the
interior in reply 20 a letter from the post
master general. that the Northern Central
Michigan railroad, now operated H. the
Lake Shore q Michigan Southern railroad.
Is a land grant road from Jonesvile 10
Lansing, under the provisions of the acts
Of June ,, lsjG and July g. lSGG having
been constructed los the first named com
pany as assignee Of the Amboy, Lansing q,
Traverse Bay railroad company. the
grantee Of the state; and is therefore.
obliged 20 comply with the obligations "
the granting act, in regard 10 carrying
the mails, etc, at government rates.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14

TOT J Z Cheyes, a temperance
lecturer from Kentucky, has instituted
suit in the United States circuit court
against the Mayor OF Grecuyille, Ala,
for So, 900 damages for injuries receiv-
ed to his person. Mayor Perry recently
assaulted ant beat Chcyes AZ the Green
Vile depot for an allegNslanderous re
mark concerning him made by Chcves
in speeches during the prohibition can
vass in Greenville.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14

The Century for january is an eXccp-
tioually good number o. amagazine at
high standard. The in>,allment O.
The Life of Lincoln" covers the life
Of Lincoln at Springfield. the Shields
d'el and the campaign of 1914 The
military paper, are The Third pay at
Gettysburg and pickett Charge at
gettysburg There is new story by
George W. Cable, and among the other
articles study of "Georgt Bancroft
in Society, in Politics and i'm Letters"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14

Over five thousand Indian children
are now attending schools supported
by the general government, religion
societies and the state of New York
AT Hampton institute, Virginia, a num-
Der of married couples are in attend
ance, and six cottages have been erect
ed for their use. About fifty Indian
girls were last year admitted TO the
public schools Of Philadelphia and
mingled with the white children in at
tendance. Nine out of twelve prize,
offered for proficiency were taken by
Indian girls, the first being given to
one of the Omahas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14
Irelants A7rea'.

Coy Irland of rcNo, has Just taken ac-
tion on the published proceedings OF the
Albany convention If county judge, from
tho druuth district. Tn answer 90 inqui
rlps from the eastern citic. the governor
haas written the following letter
''Ine resolutions and proceeding, Of the
county Judge, in The northwest are entire
Isl reliable and are from representative
men. The drouth continue i'm thar couu-
try, and, instead of relief coming free, as
was confidently hoped, the diStrcs, Ina,
grown with tho coming OF winter and J
NOT only endorse the gentlemen and their
proceedings. hut ! appeal 10 the liberality
of the country Iu their behalf.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14

Acknowledgement Robertson report,
showing the composition, organization
and strength of the state troops. has
been issued. There are 2l officers on
the staff of the commander-in-chief and
the total strength of the brigade is .
4s9. The report of the Adjutant-Gen-
eral also embraces the suggestions con-
tanned in the reports of Gen. Smith and
Coils. Brown and Robertson. The state
ment of Col. Brown that there is too
much carrying on" among the men,
and Col Robinson's opinion that the
troops want instruction and not ''taty,'
are rather significant inasmuch as
they convey the suggestion that the
organization of our "home guard" is
not all that should be expected of an
organization of its character.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-01-14

Among other pension bills passed during
the week wa, one to increase the pension
Of Mrs Alvira Bliss sheldon from sl7 TO
$50 a month. She was a nurse during the
war and her husband was Lieut.. Sheldon
OF the Sixth Michigan cavalry. Mrs.
Sheldon now resides in Washington.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1887-12-30

@affeI. Die BON benz u8eretn
gegen WtBbrau9 geiftiger @etrdnfe@
bier erri4tete BoItstl9e nnb 3affees
f@enfe beffebt iest hber 3wei Sabre.
Der Sortbeffanb btsier uorfrehIt6 uers
ualteten Sufttuts, peI9e, aus fbren grs
trdsnifsn ibre Rotten beden. tit ssT@ert
rinb wle fesensrei9 ttsieIbsn pirten,
mag aus benz l~luifaube erieben werbm,
bag nun beretts tdsli@ 1000 Wttttasss
port;onen. perabret9t werbeu. Der
gerein beabf@ttst neaerbtnss ferner BITE
grrt@tung uon 3o@' unb 9ansbals
tunssf9uien' fhr BITE E09ter uon ars
bettern.
Bfebrt@. Als @ntf9dbtguns fur
BITE tn ToIse Der &ebIaus notbwenbig
aeuorbenen gerni1tunsen tf ben betrefs
fenben Befserr pom @drteu uub Weins
bergen BITE Suurrie pom 1900 W. aiss
se3abIt worben.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1887-12-30

BresIau. Cine snsltf@e 9sieGs
f&aft beabR6!ist, pom bier aus BITE
Dan1pfi9iffabrt auf ber Ober gu b.s
tretben, unb bat f@on 8ertrdse NIT bies
fsen Rbebsreien absei@Iofen. &aufs
mann Ditto S9offas ffebt NIT benz uns
ternebmeu tn Yerbinbuns. - Der bies
feeSabrit6efserB ernbarb WobIaueru no
befen Sraii, BITE nnter Der antlase, TIRE
4rbeiter anfatt NIT barren @eIbe NIT
Waaren &c. besabIt 80 baben, perbaftet
worbert uarei1, tnb inter aufsate Der
BON linen geffeQten Raution uon mebre>
rem Eauienb Wart pom bter uerf9wuus
ben.
Olaf. Gum gafsnborfer 8aubs
H1orbs ma9t BITE StaatsanwaItf6aft. bes
tannt, baB Der tn SretwaIban (Oeiters
rei@) CUR 5aft sebradte 6ferrst4il9e
nntertban SoIef Ntti@te aIS etner Der
W6rber bes pfarrers Warteu ~ruenisffens
mt Wabrf9etnIi9teft ertannt tit unb
baB Sa@en Bet ibui gefunben worben
fnb, bic bo@ft wabrf@einli@ an benz
Ebatnrte qera1bt ruurbea.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1887-12-30
NRDBE{}7Sc#RLLfm
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8retttett ttno Netu Yorf.
Die ~bsribmteu S@uenbampfer
Aller, Trave, Saale, Ems
Elder, Vera, Fulda, Elbe.
eonnabenSs ano gsitttpo@s bon
Scnnabeaes nmo Witt,poAs aaA
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eeIeeen unb Don 9rettett aus fam
man In isbr tur3er 9eit fdmmtIi9e
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Der S&weis errei@sn. Die S&nels
Dampfer bes @orbbeutlaen 9lopb inb
NIT belouberer Bsrldf@tisuns Der
3rif&enbefs : gafasiere unb 3weiter
gaiatesB ahdsiere sebaut, haben bobe
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cine aussetei9nets gerpfesuns.
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1887-12-30

sd babe einit einsu Raun ssfannt,
Der ME cine 2iise duBsrts.- User NOT
er2' Gin gbieusoer Reiienber.A -t1us
Inn, Der fasts INNER sIei4 msbrere."
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1887-12-30

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IssI.is,SSa1: mid ni9t auf benz FIaui.r
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IsIa,n'1. ' p'a1o bur9 DiG unb SInn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-26
FINE ENTERTAINMENT

Given Last Evening at the Young Mems
Christian Association Rooms.
The second of the series of entertain
ments for the fall and winter, being pro-
vided by special committee, was held in
the Association Parlors, on Market street,
last evening. The rooms were filled with
regular members, prominent citizens, WIS.,
itors, and a number of the pastors of the
city. The opening half Of the entertain
ment consisted of a series Of panoramic
views, exhibiting the buildings erected for
Young Mems Christian Associations in
various parts of the United States. The
number of such buildings, their fine halls,
libraries, gymnasiums and other appoint
ments, was a gratifying surprise to most
of those present, and great encouragement
was taken from the fact that small places
of twenty-five hundred inhabitants are
possessors of substantial and attractive
quarters for young men.
After the views came verbal reports upon
the work Of the Association in this city.
Earnest suggestions were made how broader
anu D6lltI cNduSCllSVlC nOlh SOuiu NC uOhC
in the future. The exercises Of the even
ing were interspersed with grand, soul
stirring songs from the Gospel Choir, intro
duced last winter by Mr.. Moody at his
meetings.
The singing of the Association has been
often commented on and Complimented by
visitors. Brethren from other places say
they have never heard more hearty singing
and this is an encouraging feature, when it
is remembered how many are being drawn
to Christ by means of sacred song.
Fhemeeting did not break up until after
ten o'clock, a later hour than il customary,
and evidence of the pleasure all present
must have experienced.
The next in the series OF entertainments
is a talk on Professor Agassiz, by DR..
Blaisdell, and it will we'll repay young
men 10 attend these gatherings, and con-
meet themselves actively with he Asso-
citation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-26
AFTER 4 MURDERER.
The Police on the Lookout fer C0lored
Coal Miner Hamed Sanders.

The Police on the Lookout fer a COlOred
Coal Miner named Sanders.
Chief of Police Smith yesterday morn
ing receive telegram from CoshcctOn, o.,
requesting that y lookout be kept for a
eolored man named Sanders, five feet ten
inches In height, with quite heavy side
whiskers, who had killed another miner
of his own race at the town Of CoalpOrt,
FIVE miles from COshOcton, about seven
o'clock Monday evening. The two men
were employed in Barnes coal mine, at
CoalpOrt, and the following details OF the
crime are known here;
Sanders, who has bad reputation and
few friends among his miner associates,
was abusing a white woman who was act
inc for him rs cook. The wOman's cutlery in
his house called the attention of outsiders
TO the abuse, and some of them protested
and interfered in the wOman's behalf
Among those who upbraided Sanders for
his cruelty was miReC called DiCkersOn.
He told SandersOn if he did hot behave
better he would be required to leave the
ueighbo-hOOd. Sanders became angered
at what DicEersoh said, and as he was
walking of told hiR Il he would come
back he would treat him as he had the
abused woman. Dickerson took 3 step or
two back in the direction of Sanders when
the latter drew revolver ana shot Dick
erson dead. Sanders escaped and has 81
vet not been captured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-26
asm Establishments

HOMEOPATHY.---As we propose
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readers of the REGISTER this day
each week it may be we'll to preface
them by few words concerning our
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not of specifies, or patent" or PRO
pietoy," but of the Standard Medi-
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School. In the year 1885 our first
pharmacy was opened; to-day we
have two in Philadelphia, two in New
York City, and one each in Baltimore,
Washington, Pittsburgh and Chicago.
Our preparations have received six In
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Paris, Philadelphia, New Orleans, South
Amortization purity Of material and
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pisfs at 25 cents each, If your drug
Sist doesn't keep BOERICke & TAT
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US the IS cents and we will forward
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pists who keep our goods will give
You a free copy ofour Medical Index,
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-26
SAM CAREY.

He Attracts = Very Large Audience at the
BeIlaire City Hall Last Night.
The meeting held at the Bellaire City
Hall, last night, by Hon, Sam Carey, was
well attended, the audience filling
the building to its utmost espaGi-
ty, and hundreds @ere turned away,
unable to obtain admission. The meeting
was presided over by DR.. McMasters and
was a great success, in every sense Of the
word. Mr.. Carey spoke for about an hour,
and was interesting al the way through,
holding the close attention Of those pres
emit, and being frequently greeted By loud
applause. He devoted good deal Of his
time to financial matters, urging the free
coinage Of silver and the advantages Of q
National currency over bank notes. There
were many telling points in his address,
and the amusing element was not lacking.
The effects Of the speech win be apparent
on election day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-26
EOIETS ON PROFILE.
Movements OF Citizens and the CoLnil
and Going of Strangers,

Movements OF Citizens and the CoInins
and Going Of Strangers.
Miss Annie Roberts, of Elizabeth, Pa.
will be the guest of Miss Fannie Caldwell
to-day.
Rev. n. l.. Atwood, of this city, is hold
ing protraoted meeting at Malaga, Mon
roe county, o.
Mr.. c. H. Wells, ofKansas City, is Wis.
iting his brother, Mr.. E. w. Wells, o.
Klieves, Kraft & Co.'S.
Miss Olga Petersen, of Washington
D. c., will arrive in the city to-day, to be
the gnest Of Mrs. G. B. Caldwell.
John o. Fendleton and DR.. Chas. NJ.
FriSsell left last evening for New York.
They will return about the 18th or 2lst Of
November.
Miss Florence OFT will entertain q mum,
Der of friends this evening at card party
in honor of Miss Morgan, of Washington,
d. c.
Mr.. NJ. O'Boyle, of Grafton, W. Va, and
formerly of Cleveland, O., has been ap-
pointed to represent the National Union
Benefit Association in this city, under G..
P. Rush, General Agent
Hon. H. k. Howard and Hon. J. NJ.
Collins arrived in the city yesterday, and
are quartered at the Stamm House. They
came up to attend the monthly meeting Of
Pepitentiary Directors which meets this
morning st 10 o'clock, and they 90 to
Moundsville on an early train for that
purpose.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-10-26
THE RECORD BROKEN.
COUNCIL HOLDS A P0RTY-FIYB MINUTE
SESSION, LAST NIGHT.
The Appointments Of the Board Of Gas Trustees U0n-
Rrmed, and They File Their Bonds and
Take the Oath Of Office.
Second Branch.
THE GAS APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED.

THE GAS APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED.
The rendition of 'Erminie" at the Opera
House, or some other equally pleasant
event served to keep good many members
of this Branch from the City Hall, last
evening, for the big bell had hammered
out eight o'clock before the officer on duty
in the chamber succeeded in raising a
quorum. When the body was finally ready
for business Mr.. Healy moved that the
reading of the minutes be dispensed with.
This was agreed to, when Mr.. Caldwell
made a further motion to suspend the
rules and take up the appointments MADE
by the Gas Trustees. This was likewise
adopted, and a communication was read
from the Trustees 10 the following effect:
That the Board had organized by elect
ing F. p. Jepson, President. 1t was FUR
ther set forth that the Board had selected
J. NJ. Dillon to be Superintendent at
salary Of 81 800 per pear: that A. J. Sea-
mon had been chosen to be Secretary, at
salary of s., 400 per year, S. +. Frris, to be
Assistant Secretary, at a salary OF 800,
and Charles A. Reed, to be Collector, at q
similar salary. The resolutions confirm
ing the above appointments were put
separately, and were adopted, by an uni
form vote OF ayes Is, noes 2, the latter
Messrs. Healy aud Vockler. The voting
was at first watched with some little anX-
iety and nervousness, but this soon gave
place to amusement and the resolutions
went through without incident. Later
the bonds of the appOintees were approved.